InfoWorld

The revenge of SQL: How a 50-year-old language reinvents itself

From the browser to the back end, the ‘boring’ choice is exciting again. We look at three trends converging to bring SQL back ...
InfoWorld

The best new features in MariaDB

The open source MySQL spin-off has steadily added features all its own. Here are five good reasons to switch to MariaDB.
IEEE

Advancements in SQL Query Optimization: A Review of Join Order and Index Selection

Abstract: Efficient SQL Query Optimization (QO) is a fundamental aspect of database management systems, aimed at enhancing query performance and reducing resource consumption typically involves ...
IEEE

A Hybrid Swarm Intelligence Model for Efficient Query Optimization in Distributed Databases Using Genetic and Ant Colony Algorithms

Abstract: Optimisation of queries in distributed databases is more imperative to enhance the processing rate and use of resources with limited computational abilities. This work presents a novel ...

dbForge 2025.3: AI Assistant in SQL Complete, Expanded Connectivity, and Smarter SQL Workflows

Forge 2025.3 adds AI Assistant to SQL Complete, supports SSMS 22, Visual Studio 2026, MySQL 9.5, MariaDB 12.2, and ...
AppleInsider

Faster, more flexible databases could be coming to FileMaker or iWork

Despite owning FileMaker, Apple has never included a database app with iWork. Apple has now acquired Kuzu, Inc, a firm developing fast, flexible graph databases. Apple has had the FileMaker database ...